Top 3 places to enjoy the Stuart Air show without paying admission

Julio Poletti

Wednesday

Nov 2, 2016 at 12:01 AMNov 2, 2016 at 7:02 AM

If you’re a fan of aircrafts and aerodynamics, the Stuart Air Show at the Witham Field Airport is for you. The three-day weekend of festivities features airplanes, aerial performances, food, drinks and plenty of family fun in Stuart from November 4 to 6.

If you’re not so into aviation that you’d pay a cover, we have a list of places you can enjoy the show for free. But unfortunately, there aren’t any rooftops on this list. The reason? Stuart just recently, as in January of 2016, approved rooftop dining, and the City Commission will consider each application at a public hearing later this year, as reported by Lidia Dinkova of TCPalm.

Still, rooftop-viewing aside, here are some other cool alternatives:

1. Pelican Cafe under the Roosevelt Bridge in Stuart

TC Spotlight Pelican Cafe (Staff Photo)

The picture says it all, no? This is a 100% outdoor dining experience away from the city lights, so you’ll be able to appreciate the show amid clear skies.

Distance: Only 2.9 miles away from the show Where: Located under the Roosevelt Bridge at 351 SW Flagler Avenue. Stuart, FL 34994 Hours: Open 7 days a week from 11:00 a.m. through dinner Contact: 1-772-283-3133 Specials: Domestic beers $3.95/Bottle or $17.50 for a bucket of 5 Sunday’s happy hour: 3:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m. Half price on drafts and house wines, bloody Mary’s and pitchers of Yuengling and Bud Light. 2. Indian Riverside Park in Jensen Beach

Visitors walk their dogs along a lakeside path at Indian Riverside Park in Jensen Beach. Photo by Steve Lopez.

Bring you kids, your lover or your pet, and enjoy a relaxing walk along the lakeside path in Martin County. There’s also a boardwalk that stretches into the ocean — ideal for fishing. Bring your own virgin drinks and sandwiches and have some good ol’ family time.

Distance: Less than 3 miles from the Stuart Air Show at Witham Field Airport Where: 1707 NE Indian River Drive. Jensen Beach, FL 34957 Hours: Free access anytime Contact: (772) 463-3201 BYO-anything, except alcoholic beverages. 3. Spoto’s Oyster Bar and Boardwalk run in Stuart

Blackberry Smash at Spoto’s. LibbyVision.com

Not only is this restaurant a seafood heaven with a full bar, but it’s also located along the St. Lucie River with a Boardwalk Run that stretches a couple hundred feet into the water. Enjoy good food, well-prepared drinks and amazing views — for a price, of course.